“The Dallas Express ‘news story’ about #Texas state Representative and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Wu’s juvenile son does not pass the ethical sniff test, from its newsworthiness to its use of anonymous sources and a fake byline.” https://www.texasobserver.org/dallas-express-smears-state-rep-son-fake-byline/
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‘Gossip and Sleaze’: Dallas Express Smears State Rep’s Son Under Fake Byline
The right-wing news outlet published anonymously sourced allegations about a Houston minor by a supposed author whose name is likely an Ayn Rand reference.
The Texas ObserverA "self-doxing" workshop and rave in New York is teaching trans people how to find and remove their personal data from the internet using tools like PimEyes and HaveIBeenPwned. The event responds to rising anti-trans legislation across the US.
https://www.404media.co/trans-rights-privacy-online-cybersecurity-workshop-deadname-not-found/ #Media #SocialMedia #DataPrivacy
A 'Self-Doxing' Rave Helps Trans People Stay Safe Online
At a New York party, attendees spent Trans Day of Visibility dancing, DJing, and learning how to become less visible online.
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Ukrainian interceptor drones destroy over 33,000 enemy UAVs in March – Defense Minister
In March 2026, Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed more than 33,000 Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types – twice as many as in the previous month. — Ukrinform.
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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, threatens to abandon ceasefire
Iran has warned it will withdraw from a ceasefire reached with the United States if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue. — Ukrinform.
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Leaked recordings suggest Szijjártó offered sensitive EU accession document to Russia
According to audio recordings released on Wednesday, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Péter Szijjártó, offered his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to send a document related to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. — Ukrinform.
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Satellite images show fuel storage tanks at oil terminal on fire in Feodosia following Ukrainian strikes
Satellite images show a large-scale fire following Ukrainian drone strikes on the oil depot "Marine Oil Terminal" in occupied Feodosia (Autonomous Republic of Crimea). — Ukrinform.
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